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Federalism is not about 'creating another layer of government'
Shows the general trend in local government income and spending for the years 1985 to 2006.
Distribution of local government spending across different areas of spending
Mandatory Review of the Local Government Code
The figure shows that the IRA has a relatively smaller share in terms of local government income
The figure provides an insight on how the local government utilizes the resources that is given to them
One effect of the Local Government Code is increased LGU spending on social welfare
Effect of the LGC on LGU Share in total general expenditure net of debt service
Responsibilities of Local Government Units
In the last two decades, decentralization has been at “the center stage of policy experiments in a large number of developing and transition economies in Latin America, Africa and Asia
Bayanihan Federalism: Political Reforms
Bayanihan Federalism: Economic Reforms
Bayanihan Federalism: Revenue Sharing, Equalization Fund and Disaster Response
Bayanihan Federalism: Fiscal Powers and Financial Administration
Bayanihan Federalism: The Structure of the Federated Regions
The National Territory and the Federated Regions
Bayanihan Federalism: Distribution of Powers
Bayanihan Federalism: The Federal Intergovernmental Commission
Bayanihan Federalism: The Constitutional Commissions
Bayanihan Federalism: The High Courts
Bayanihan Federalism: The Congress
Bayanihan Federalism: President and Vice President
Bayanihan Federalism: The Federated Regions of the Federal Republic.
Bayanihan Federalism: The Unitary and Federal form of government (infographic by ConCom Technical Staff)
While we identify and understand the success stories, we should also figure out what prevents or causes problems to institutionalizing decentralization.
Delineation should not mean literally "Division" of functions.
The challenges that societies face today play right at the heart of the individual's existence thus the urgency for the government to respond.
Restructuring the Government has become apparent in all countries regardless of level of development and even ideological character.

Our Events

Advancing Good Local Governance: National Consultation on Federalism and Decentralization and Addressing Areas of Concern

Last August 2-3, 2019 at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City, the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) in partnership with the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF), organized a 2-day workshop and consultation on federalism and charter change at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City.

Participants of the event are representatives from international organizations with offices in the Philippines, officials from the local and national government, as well as representatives from business sector all coming from different regions in the country. On the other hand, invited speakers and lecturers in the conference are experts and members of the 2018 Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom). (more…)

Reconstituting LOGODEF’s Board of Trustees

On 20 October 2018, LOGODEF Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao convened an initial board meeting to discuss the strategies and projects of the 29-year old Makati-based non-stock, non-profit organization. Another agenda of the meeting was reconstituting the Board of Trustees. (more…)

Full Text of “Power to the People: Bayanihan Federalism, Power to the Regions”, the Consultative Committee’s Draft Federal Constitution

The Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution has approved and submitted their draft Federal Constitution to the President of the Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte. (more…)

GIS-Manifold Training at the LGU of Imus City – Cavite

Last 17–21 April 2017, LOGODEF conducted a 5-day Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) training to the local government of Imus City, Cavite. The training was facilitated by LOGODEF, and GIS consultants, Mr. Benjamin Balais, Mr. Eriberto Brillantes, and Mr. Marlon Mariñas. It was attended by various departments of the Imus City government; (more…)

Evolving the Right Model for a Working Philippine Democracy

Last 9 November 2016, LOGODEF in partnership with The Political Science Forum, the sole political organization in the University of Santo Tomas, held a seminar about the current state of Local Governance, and the prospects of Federalism. The seminar was held at the Benavides auditorium in the University of Santo Tomas. (more…)

LOGODEF organized a Capacity Building Program with the Municipality of Tuba, Benguet

LOGODEF organized a 2-day capacity building training with the LGU of Tuba, Benguet last 27-28 September 2016 at the Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union. The Program was composed of Tuba’s Executive and Legislative bodies consolidating their respective efforts for their Executive-Legislative Agenda and Development Plans in the future. (more…)

From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy

The Forum of Federations and LOGODEF held a Manila International Conference entitled “From Decentralization to Federalism: The Next Stage of Philippine Democracy?” from 22 to 23 of September 2016 at City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City.

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Exploratory Talks On Climate Change

LOGODEF conducted a three-day trip from May 28 to 31 to meet with Camiguin Governor-elect Jurdin Jesus ‘JJ’ Romualdo and some local government officials of the 5 municipalities as well as planning personnel of the province.

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Local Government Development Foundation organizes Executive-Legislative Agenda Seminar for officials of Oroquieta City

Local officials from Oroquieta City attended a seminar on Executive-Legislative Agenda Setting organized by the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF) held in Orchid Garden Hotel in Manila from September 14 to 17. The seminar is in line with the city’s goal of envisioning their LGU as a holistic urban center in Northern Mindanao.

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LOGODEF & KAS hold National Conference on Decentralization

The Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF), together with its long-time institutional partner Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), co-organized a national conference on decentralization tagged “Time to Reconfigure: Decentralization in a Changing Environment” on February 12, 2015 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City.

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Programs On Demand

Public Information for Transparency

Transparency and accountability are key criteria of good governance. In order to show the public how transparent and accountable an LGU’s governance system is, an efficient built-in public information system should be in place.

To achieve this, the LGU should determine its needs to institutionalize the system, allocate resources for such – especially for cash – strapped LGUs , initiate communications with the public that would not sound like predictable public relations gimmickry or politicking.

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Local Legislative Agenda Setting

This program is actually part of the Comprehensive Planning program. The host LGU on the other hand can request a specific training for this where local legislators are primary targets.

This training includes an assessment of the local situation for the participants, the process of legislation especially for beginners, and integrating new legislation with existing laws and plans of the LGU.

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Integrating Development Goals to Local Governance

The new millennium ushered an entirely different age for the whole world and the main challenge ahead is development from across continents and peoples. In 2001, responding to the challenges of the new age, the United Nations have set eight international development goals.

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Improvement of Business Environment

The government is the catalyst for development. It is the catalyst as it is the biggest employer in any society and it is one institution that can substantially influence the market through its policies and programs.

Of course this doesn’t mean that the government should compete with private business. Instead, it should be able to provide the right environment where there are enough opportunities for new business to start and even incentives for business to thrive.

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Comprehensive Planning

Sound policies, clear-cut program direction and efficient management of resources are only some of the output that speak of good leadership. To make all these things possible, it is imperative to institutionalize good planning. Governance should mean essentially knowing what is to be done in government and part of this is to harness the resources of the institution.

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Recent Activities

2nd Conversations on the Mandanas Ruling – Impacts on the Budgetary Domain of Local Governance

On January 27, 2021, the DILG will be conducting a forum entitled; “2nd Conversations on the Mandanas Ruling – Impacts on the Budgetary Domain of Local Governance”.

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Board Member Atty. Susan Ordinario is presented a certificate for participation and completing the EU Gender and Development Training Workshop

EU Gender Training

Last November 13-14, the European Union held a three-day training for the different civil society organizations in the Philippines who are current and soon-to-be beneficiaries for funding in their projects by the EU. Two representatives from the LOGODEF attended the workshop: Board Member Atty. Susan U. Ordinario and Project Officer Kim Charles U. Principe. (more…)

Advancing Good Local Governance: National Consultation on Federalism and Decentralization and Addressing Areas of Concern

Participants and convenors of the Federalism movement in Bicol

Strategic Meeting for Federalism in the Bicol Region

Legazpi City, June 12, 2019 – members of the Local Government Development Foundation including Executive Director Prof. Edmund Tayao, and LOGODEF Board member and ConCom member Atty. Susan Ordinario attended a meeting with the convenors of the DILG and the Federalismo Alyansa ng Bicol to strategize on the next steps for federalism in the Bicol region. (more…)

5th IATF TRP Meeting

May 23, 2019 – The fifth Inter-Agency Task Force on the Transitory Provisions (IATF-TRP) meeting was held at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Pasig City. (more…)

The last consultation meeeting with the members of the IATF SFGC with members of the ConCom

Seventh IATF SFGC Meeting

April 25, 2019 – the Inter Agency Task Force on the Structure of the Federal Government Cluster (IATF-SGC) held its seventh meeting at the Department of Justice, Ermita Manila. The meeting with the different government agencies was attended by four members of the Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (ConCom): Committee Secretary Atty. Gideon V. Mortel, Atty. Susan Ubalde-Ordinario, (ret.) Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno, and LOGODEF Director Prof. Edmund S. Tayao.

The seventh IATF SFGC meeting is the last meeting of the SFGC cluster in consultation with the members of the ConCom. Highlights of the meeting include the clarification on the following topics: (more…)

“Term Limits and Political Dynasties: Unpacking the Links”, a Seminar by Dr. Ronald Mendoza, Miann Banaag, and Michael Yusingco

April 11, 2019 – The Albert Del Rosario Institute (ADR) held a seminar on term limits and political dynasties at Joy Nostalg, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. (more…)

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